breezeblocks-architecture-midcentury-vibe-memories

Over the years I have passed by this building hundreds of times. This structure is a medical building that housed my doctor’s and dentist’s office when I was a youth. Build in the mid 50’s, it has a great Mid-century vibe and the inside still has that period feel. The decorative concrete blocks, which I always thought were cool, are called “Breeze Blocks” and started being used in architecture in the 1930’s but came into heavy use in the 50’s and 60’s. A short drive around Palm Springs and you’ll see the blocks used everywhere. I have many memories connected with building and I think it is interesting how seeing a place, just like hearing a song, can bring back to mind so many experiences. I have been meaning to come back for some time now and photograph this building again, today was that day.